Work is being completed on 25 bridges in Tenterfield to allow for Higher Mass Limit (HML) vehicles in a boost to freight productivity across the region.
Port of Townsville improves road train access
A new $4.5 million truck staging area is open for business at the Port of Townsville, providing safer access for the 300,000 trucks that pass through the Port gates each year.
Highway Upgrade through Esk
Work is about to begin on a $5.5 million upgrade to a one-kilometre section of the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk, known locally as Ipswich Street.
Study overlooks wharf carriers again
Landside road transport operators that have experienced exorbitant stevedore infrastructure surcharge increases and funded the capital costs of increased freight volumes have been overlooked in the Port of Melbourne’s 2021 Container Logistics Supply Chain Study (CLCS). Read more
Feds loan $13.5M for NT food security
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will provide a $13.5 million loan to redevelop a food storage and warehouse facility in Alice Springs.
Qube announces $90M acquisition
Qube Holdings has announced a deal worth a total consideration of $90 million.
What you need to know about onboard mass compliance in VIC
Smedley’s Engineers, a leading Performance-Based Standards assessment firm, has announced the pending introduction of new onboard mass measuring regulations for the state of Victoria.
Vaccine mandate not good enough for transport workers: VTA
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is concerned about the short vaccination mandate notice for the freight industry.
New England Hwy bridge boosts freight efficiency
A new bridge open to traffic at Bolivia Hill, New South Wales, is expected to improve safety and efficiency outcomes for agricultural and mining businesses.
Heavy vehicle safety projects receive $5.5M funding boost
The Federal Government has invested almost $5.5 million in 28 road safety projects through the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).